FIX Integration & Client Onboarding Engineer (Electronic Trading)

BestEx Research; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership bonus

Job summary

BestEx Research in Bengaluru seeks a hands-on FIX onboarding engineer to lead client integrations for our electronic trading platform.

You will set up FIX connectivity, certify deployments with clients, and drive process improvements while coordinating with trading desks and tech teams to ensure smooth go-live and ongoing onboarding success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years in FIX integration/client onboarding.
• Strong hands-on experience with FIX (4.2/4.4/5.0) and multi-asset workflows.
• Knowledge of trading regulations and evolving FIX standards.
• Clear, confident communication with technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up FIX connectivity and complete certification with clients.
• Manage complex integrations from test to production go-live.
• Validate order routing, workflows, and post-trade allocations.
• Coordinate with trading desks and technical stakeholders.
• Improve onboarding playbooks, timelines, and documentation.
• Handle escalations.

Skills

FIX onboarding

Client onboarding

SQL

Python

Onboarding playbooks

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/Engineering/Finance

Tools

OMS/EMS tools

Connectivity logs

Job description

Role Summary

Client onboarding for our electronic trading platform. This role requires hands-on technical expertise in client onboarding, driving process improvements, and serving as an escalation point for complex integrations. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the FIX protocol, FIX Integration, certification, and electronic trading workflows, along with the client-facing skills needed to manage relationships with top-tier financial institutions.

What You'll Do

• Set up FIX connectivity and complete certification with clients
• Manage complex integrations from test to production go-live
• Validate order routing, workflows, and post-trade allocations
• Coordinate with trading desks and technical stakeholders
• Improve onboarding playbooks, timelines, and documentation
• Handle escalations

Must-have

• Bachelor's or Master degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years in FIX integration/client onboarding
• Strong hands-on experience with FIX (4.2/4.4/5.0) and Multi-asset workflows (equities, futures, options, FX, etc.)
• Deep knowledge of trading regulations, exchange rules, and evolving FIX standards to keep onboarding processes current
• Clear, confident communication with technical and business teams
• Experience across equities or futures workflows
• Problem-solving under time pressure

Nice-to-have

• Exposure to OMS/EMS tools and connectivity logs
• Basic scripting/SQL and Python Expert

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with leadership bonus structure
• Opportunity to shape and lead the onboarding function at a growing trading technology firm
• Exposure to leading-edge trading technology, market structure, and global clients
• A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your leadership drives impact

About BestEx Research

BestEx Research builds next-generation execution algorithms and trading tools across multiple asset classes. Our cloud-based platform provides high-performance algorithmic execution services to hedge funds, CTAs, asset managers, and banks through both a traditional electronic broker and a broker-neutral Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. Our transparent, customizable solutions help clients reduce transaction costs and improve execution performance. Visit www.bestexresearch.com for more information about our mission, products, research, and services.